Covering module

Abstract

A covering module for installation on a subsurface and for attachment to additional modules to form a finished decorative surface is provided. The covering module comprises a decorative covering that is detachably or permanently attached to an anchor sheet. The covering module is configured so as to expose a joining region of the decorative covering and a joining region of the anchor sheet.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A covering module for installation on a subsurface and for attachment to additional modules to form a finished decorative surface, the covering module comprising:
 a decorative covering having a back face; and 
 an anchor sheet having a top face, the back face of the decorative covering being attached to the top face of the anchor sheet; a portion of the decorative covering extending beyond a periphery of the anchor sheet so as to expose a joining region of the back face of the decorative covering; a portion of the anchor sheet extending beyond a periphery of the decorative covering so as to expose a joining region of the top face of the anchor sheet; the joining region of the decorative covering and the joining region of the anchor sheet each comprising a complementary portion of a first joining system of a first type and a second joining system of a second type; 
 wherein the first joining system of the decorative covering is connectible to the second joining system of the anchor sheet; and 
 wherein the first joining system is a hook and loop joining system and the second joining system is an adhesive joining system, and the adhesive joining system attaches to hooks of the hook and loop joining system. 
 
     
     
       2. The covering module of  claim 1  wherein the adhesive joining system comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed between the top face of the anchor sheet for connection to a complementary area that is free of loops on the back face of the decorative covering. 
     
     
       3. The covering module of  claim 1  wherein the decorative covering is integral with the anchor sheet.